George Bender

The meeting agenda covered several components, including the approval of the December 10, 2025 Environmental Commission Minutes. Discussion items included reviewing trivia night questions, exploring community engagement strategies to gather public input on environmental topics, and selecting the 2026 focus topic, which was finalized as the Management of Waste. The commission also reviewed commission vacancies and received a presentation from the Economic Development Manager. The document also includes details related to the January 14, 2026 meeting regarding updates on the Heritage Tree Ordinance, a presentation on solar panel installations at the new City Hall, and finalization of the 2026 focus topic.

The meeting focused on the status of the proposed Heritage Tree Ordinance, following a public hearing held on December 2, with the Commission ultimately voicing formal support for the modified ordinance. A presentation was given providing an overview of the solar panel installations at the new City Hall, covering project information, costs, and energy implications, leading to interest in a follow-up presentation on energy use. The Commission finalized its 2026 focus topic as 'Management of Waste,' identifying potential community engagement opportunities. Planning for the next Environmental Trivia night was conducted, and information regarding current and upcoming Commissioner vacancies was reviewed. The possibility of using FlashVote for resident feedback and tailoring the 2026 Environmental Academy topics was discussed.

The agenda for the City Council meeting includes a Work Session covering a review of management options for the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center with Sports Facilities Companies, a City Council Roundtable discussion, and scheduling for future work sessions. The regular meeting agenda features public announcements regarding commission vacancies, a consent agenda covering routine items such as claims paid and the adoption of 2026 Legislative Priorities, appointments to various commissions, resolutions for accepting donations, declaring official depositories, authorizing electronic fund transfers, accepting public streets and utility improvements within the Avienda Developments, approving a contract for the 2026 City Tree Contractor, designating intent under reimbursement bond regulations, and an agreement with T-Mobile for fiber sponsorship. A public hearing is scheduled to consider approving the vacation of a portion of the Right-of-Way of Crimson Bay Road. Visitor Presentations are also scheduled.

This Information & FAQ Packet from the City of Chanhassen details the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center project, a new regional recreation destination approved by voters in November 2024. It describes the facility's extensive amenities, including ice rinks, a walking/running track, fitness areas, various courts, turf fields, an indoor playground, and flexible community spaces. The plan also outlines the funding strategy, which combines local option sales tax, property tax levies, and other revenue sources, alongside a construction timeline targeting completion in 2028, aiming to serve residents of all ages for decades to come.

This document outlines the City of Chanhassen's 5-Year Capital Improvement Pavement Management Plan for streets, covering the period from 2026 to 2030. The plan details strategies for street maintenance and improvement, including mill and overlay, full depth reclamation, and reconstruction projects.